AlpenGold Hotel
Since 1971 when Davos first hosted the World Economic Forum, the Swiss town has become a hotspot for winter sports and hiking lovers surrounded by stunning Alpine scenery.
Hoteliers saw the immense potential early on, and Davos attracted some of the biggest brands in the world, with luxurious offerings that are appropriate for the high-class Swiss standards and the unique Alpine setting.
The AlpenGold Hotel, formerly InterContinental, opened in 2013 and quickly gathered international fame thanks to its unusual architecture.
The design hotel in the Grison Alps has 216 rooms serving business and holiday-maker clientele. It's located at an altitude of 5,250 feet (1,600 meters) at the height of Lake Davos, and it offers hikers and skiers a perfect starting point.
Some refer to it as the golden egg, and some as the UFO of Davos. But one thing is for sure; You cannot miss the unique structure of this hotel, managed by Michel Reybier Hospitality.
Oikios, the Münich-based architect firm of the hotel, was inspired by the local pinecones when designing the striking facade of the building.
If you look closely, you start seeing the 800 gold-colored steel panels of the facade reminiscent of the pine trees seed-bearing organs.
Three decades after the World Economic Forum became a vital part of Davos, the AlpenGold Hotel supports the prestigious annual meeting every January.
The hotel has four dining options: Sapori, Cheese Factory, Nuts & Co., which is a Lounge Bar with an all-day dining menu, and La Muña.
The top-floor La Muña restaurant serves a daring hybrid of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine in an elegant black and gray interior with a fantastic Alpine panorama.
Sapori is a light-filled Italian restaurant for classic comfort food lovers.
The Mini Club is a fun zone for kids with uniquely designed life-size toys.
Swiss luxury is apparent every step of the way. The floors are cozily heated, so your frozen toes get a warm welcome after a long skiing session.
They even thought about keeping your valuables in style while you are on an outdoor adventure. In each room, you will find a handmade leather jewelry box.
The rooms have private balconies with a spectacular panorama of the Alpine valley, and you can enjoy the same view through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
The 17,222 square feet (1,600 square meters) Spa Nescens has in and outdoor pools, a sauna and steam room, 14 treatment rooms, and a modern gym if you still have the energy to work out after spending the day on the ski slopes.
The treatment rooms are ready to spoil you with hot herbal massages, eucalyptus baths, and detoxifying mineral wraps. Each session involves the use of locally sourced lavender and chamomile.
